Mark Retera (born 16 May 1964) is a notable Dutch cartoonist known for his absurd gag comic strip, DirkJan. He gained recognition for his unique style and humor, which has won him the prestigious Stripschapprijs in 2004. In addition to his comic work, Retera creates caricatures for the popular Dutch magazine Panorama. Before pursuing a career as a full-time artist, he studied cognitive science at Radboud University Nijmegen, which may have influenced his creative approach.
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Your next birthday is 174 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisMay 16, 1964 Facts
Generation Group
Mark Retera belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Eindhoven
Educated At: Radboud University Nijmegen
Occupation: cartoonist | comics artist
Employers: Dutch weekly Panorama
Awards Received: Stripschapprijs (2004)
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for May 16, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2024 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 50 | 26 Taurus 18 | 23 Cancer 12 |
Moon | 2 Leo 41 | 9 Virgo 40 | 14 Libra 21 |
Mercury | 2 Taurus 54 | 1 Taurus 15 | 12 Leo 8 |
Venus | 3 Cancer 58 | 21 Taurus 13 | 20 Gemini 40 |
Mars | 6 Taurus 49 | 12 Aries 19 | 19 Gemini 47 |
Jupiter | 8 Taurus 4 | 27 Taurus 48 | 20 Taurus 26 |
Saturn | 4 Pisces 33 | 17 Pisces 48 | 4 Pisces 32 |
Uranus | 5 Virgo 59 | 23 Taurus 19 | 7 Virgo 39 |
Neptune | 16 Scorpio 11 | 29 Pisces 21 | 15 Scorpio 5 |
Pluto | 11 Virgo 36 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 12 Virgo 18 |
Rahu | 4 Cancer 7 | 13 Aries 38 | 0 Cancer 56 |
Ketu | 4 Capricorn 7 | 13 Libra 38 | 0 Capricorn 56 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Mark Retera's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 26 November, 2024 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 16 December, 2024